Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

This Senior Structural Engineer role offers the opportunity to help lead a growing structural engineering team, shape its processes, and contribute to complex structural, architectural, and mechanical design projects. The position focuses on delivering high-quality design solutions, guiding project execution, and using tools such as Revit and AutoCAD to support a wide range of structural systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of structural engineers and actively contribute to building and shaping the engineering group.
• Provide technical guidance on structural design for concrete, steel, and wood systems across structural, architectural, and mechanical projects.
• Review RFIs and shop drawings to ensure design intent, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Resolve field issues by collaborating with project stakeholders and providing practical, timely engineering solutions.
• Prepare proposals, including scope definition and technical input, to support new business opportunities.
• Manage projects using structural engineering tools and methodologies, including Revit and AutoCAD, to deliver accurate and coordinated design documents.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners, proactively working to overcome language barriers and ensure clarity.
• Utilize Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel to support project documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Support and participate in performance-based initiatives that contribute to team success and company growth.

Essential Skills

• 6–10 years of experience as a structural engineer, with exposure to structural, architectural, or mechanical design.
• Proficiency in Revit for structural design and documentation.
• Experience with structural engineering principles and practice, including concrete, steel, and wood structural systems.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of structural engineers while contributing to project delivery.
• Strong skills in reviewing RFIs and shop drawings and resolving field-related technical issues.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD for design and drafting tasks.
• Project management experience within an engineering environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a willingness to work through and overcome language barriers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical, Drafting, or a closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• Experience preparing technical and commercial proposals for engineering projects.
• Strong grasp of structural systems, including concrete, steel, and wood, and their application in building design.
• Interest in contributing to and benefiting from profit-sharing and performance-based bonus programs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, supported by professional licensing reimbursement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a smaller, close-knit company of approximately 22 people, offering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. You will work alongside about five other engineers, three of whom serve as project managers, allowing for direct interaction with decision-makers and project leads. The environment emphasizes flexibility, including a flexible schedule on Mondays and Fridays, and encourages active participation in shaping the engineering team and its culture. The company supports professional growth through licensing reimbursement, a profit-sharing program, and performance-based bonuses, creating a setting where strong contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Denver, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.